New student advisor is an AI bot that designs academic plans, suggests books
The Los Angeles school district on Wednesday unveiled a much-awaited AI tool named "Ed" to serve as a new student adviser, programmed to tell its young users and their parents about grades, tests results and attendance—while giving out assignments,.....»»
This Microsoft Office alternative is now just £20 for life
Get a cheaper alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Suite with this lifetime access discount. TL;DR: Through May 22, you can get the OfficeSuite Lifetime License personal plan for only £19.70 for life. Family access plans are also on.....»»
The Amazon Book Sale is packed with great deals on Kindles and books for all readers
The first Amazon Book Sale is live until May 20. Enjoy deals on books including Kindles, e-books, and audiobooks. UPDATE: May. 17, 2024, 10:28 a.m. EDT The Amazon Book Sale is officially underway with hundreds of deals. We're updating this.....»»
Proposed sex education guidance in England goes against evidence and may well lead to harm
The UK government has released new plans for relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in primary and secondary schools in England. This would see age parameters introduced for key issues in sex education, with no education on sex at all for chi.....»»
Check Out This Nifty Bedtime iPhone Trick
If you like to listen to white noise on your iPhone in bed, you might love this extremely subtle trick using the device’s alarm. A lot of people like to listen to music, audio books, movies, or TV shows while they fall asleep. Of course, in doi.....»»
Apple plans a thinner and more expensive iPhone 17 for 2025
After the release of Apple's thinnest-ever iPad, A thinner iPhone is next, and may be even costlier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.The 2025 iPhone 17 lineup could feature a thinner model code named D23The new iPad Pro is officially Apple's thinnest produ.....»»
Mitsubishi aims at adventure set with sporty passenger van, lifted Outlander
Mitsubishi plans to plug major holes in its U.S. lineup and deliver a passenger van and an entry-level electrified crossover in the second half of the decade......»»
Researchers uncover how jelly sea creatures might shape modern robotics
Scientists at the University of Oregon have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of locomotion that could inspire new designs for efficie.....»»
AT&T plans satellite voice calls and broadband for 5G iPhones
AT&T appears to be closer to letting every iPhone since the iPhone 12 make voice calls and texts via satellite, using 5G.Render of an AT&T/AST SpaceMobile satellite in orbitAT&T has been working on bringing satellite broadband and specifically voice.....»»
Ditch the subscriptions with lifetime pCloud secure storage for the whole family [Up to 65% off]
Cloud storage prices keep increasing, especially for all the subscriptions out there. Then it’s multiples more to cover your whole family. pCloud sets itself apart with not only more affordable prices but importantly lifetime plans. That means you.....»»
Waymo"s newest robotaxis may face Chinese tariff roadblock
Robotaxis the company plans to eventually deploy by the thousands across the United States might be subject to stiff new tariffs that target electric vehicles imported from China......»»
iPad line streamlining is proceeding according to Apple"s secret plan
Apple still has more plans for the iPad, and executives believe the new iPad Pro and iPad Air is getting the company close to its vision for the product line.Apple's iPad Pro has many changes for 2024The updates to the iPad Pro and Air make the top-e.....»»
CarPlay in iOS 18 will add these new accessibility features
Apple today previewed a number of new accessibility features coming to the iPhone and iPad as part of iOS 18 this fall. Among improvements like Eye Tracking and upgrades to Vision Pro, Apple also has plans to bring some accessibility updates to CarPl.....»»
Bitdefender for Windows review: premium protection for all your devices
We tested Bitdefender's antivirus and advanced security plans for Windows to find out how good it is and whether it's worth the cost......»»
BYD introduces plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
The Shark will be distributed globally but BYD has no plans to sell it in the U.S. — the biggest single market for pickups — at the moment......»»
"Free" delivery plans can profit both retailers and customers
In March, Target became the latest mega-retailer to offer "free" delivery—for a price. For $99 a year, subscribers to Target Circle 360 can place unlimited orders without having to worry about shipping costs. Target competes with similar plans offe.....»»
Model suggests subluminal warp drives may be possible
A team of physicists from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at Applied Physics, in New York, has developed a model that shows it might be possible to create a subluminal warp drive......»»
Discovery of the first ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs
Who were the earliest ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs? A Ph.D. student from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), with the support of a CNRS researcher, has identified a fossil that fills the gap between modern species and tho.....»»
Apple, SpaceX, Microsoft return-to-office mandates drove senior talent away
"It’s easier to manage a team that’s happy.” Enlarge (credit: Getty) A study analyzing Apple, Microsoft, and SpaceX suggests that return to office (RTO) mandates can lead to a higher rate of employees, especially s.....»»
Comcast plans cheap Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock bundle
Comcast is preparing to offer consumers a bundle of three streaming services, combining Apple TV+ with Peacock and Netflix in a discounted package.Comcast's bundle will combine Peacock with Apple TV+ and NetflixCord-cutting has been growing over the.....»»
Hydrogen, battery startups had big plans in Michigan. What"s holding them back?
The fundamental question of demand — who will buy the products and when — has only become murkier in recent months as investors rein in their bets on unproven technologies, even as the federal and state dollars begin to flow more freely......»»